Accommodation

High Meadows Estate is a 50 acre mountain-top historic retreat dating back to 1896.  George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, and other founding fathers have been documented hunting the mountain estates stretching from route 7 to route 50, now defined as Blueridge Mountain Road or Route 601. Designated as an Historic Byway, Blueridge Mountain Road is a two lane winding tree-covered adventure bisecting the Loudoun and Shenandoah valleys.  Estates overlook the Loudoun Valley to the east where the Washington Monument can be seen, and to the west past the Shenandoah River.  High Meadows Estate sits at the apex of Blueridge Mountain Road, and is the only flat meadow property on Route 601. A short walk down from the estate is Bear Chase Brewery and the Appalachian Trail, and a short drive away are a multitude of craft wineries, breweries, farm tours and markets, and small country towns. When at High Meadows Estate, it’s hard to believe that Washington, D.C. is only a short 40 miles away. 

Defined by its expensive and beautifully manicured grounds, its impressive stone perimeter wall, and its huge maple, oak, pine, elm, and ash trees, High Meadows Estate is filled with historic character and charm, beautiful period architecture, manicured gardens, and luxury accommodation. Recline reading on a deck daybed or hammock, sit at one of three fire pits, or walk paths cut through tall grasses picking wild flowers. Whatever your pleasure, you are sure to find nature, peace, and calm.

Built predominantly of area stone and standing seam metal roofing, the estate is home to the original Manor House, sleeping eight persons; the Country French Cottage, sleeping four; and the Old Schoolhouse, sleeping from two to four.  In addition, the estate houses two old stone barns and an old pump house, which are used for estate maintenance. 

Each of the three accommodations has been designed and decorated with luxury, elegance and peacefulness in mind.  They can be rented individually or as the entire estate for ultimate privacy and luxury.  Wedding parties and other small gatherings are required to rent the entire estate.

High Meadows accommodations are let individually

         or bundled together for ultimate privacy

The Manor House … is a period stone home that was constructed in 1896 for Washingtonian elites seeking respite from the summer heat in the nearby Blueridge mountains; typically, temperatures are 10 degrees cooler. Remnants of the Snickersville railroad station are still visible in old Bluemont, from which High Meadows residents would take horse and carriage to the property. High Meadows Estate was constructed in 1896. Upgraded and renovated over the years, the Estate Manor House now offers period charms, such as:

OUTSIDE: stone pillar and wrought iron front entrance gates; stone perimeter fences constructed 150 years ago surrounding and carving through the Estate; two historic old stone and standing seam metal roofed barns; picturesque front, side and rear stone and wood wisteria-flowered porches overlooking gardens to all sides; beautiful walking gardens and large mature trees; a manicured meadow with walking paths cut through tall grasses; summer lawn games such as boules, croquette, and other. 

INSIDE: all wood heart-pine flooring, three-foot thick stone walls, an historic telephone, original wood trim and doors, and thick inset window wells, complemented by all the normal and expected modern-day amenities including high-speed internet. In addition to a wonderful art and eclectic book collection, the Manor House offers a period record player and vinyl collection, Persian carpets, comfortable and tasteful furniture, soft throw-blankets, luxury linens, the highest-quality bedding and bath-towels, plentiful toiletries and bath niceties, a fully-stocked coffee bar, a games collection, candles, aromatherapy and many other niceties.

The Country French Cottage …  is filled with cheerful natural sunlight, was built as a caretaker’s quarters in the early part of the 1900s and has been re-finished and decorated in an elegant and inviting country-french theme. A screened-in front entrance porch with settee and rocker overlooks the old stone barn and Estate meadows to the south. Refinished heart pine floors throughout are off-set by plush period throw rugs, white cotton and linen feathered comfortable couch and loveseat, burlap and grain stack feathered throw pillows, comfortable throw blankets, period wooden refinished furniture and decoration, a beautiful and eclectic art and book collection, a smart television, and a period record player and vinyl collection. The beautiful and elegant bathroom comprises a claw-foot tub and shower combination, a granite and wood vanity and wooden wall mirror, period lighting, wall art, and plentiful toiletries, bath salts and an aromatherapy collection. High quality plush bath towels and bed linens are the norm for all Highmeadows properties. A fully stocked kitchen with Tiffany lighting, wooden countertops, a farmhouse white enamel sink, a four-person period kitchen table with plush chairs, and a coffee bar replete with tea & coffee selection, creamers, syrups, and other morning-time niceties make every morning a pleasure. The Cottage back porch leads to a private fenced-in back garden overlooking the forest, perfect for letting furry friends out for a quick reprieve or for longer walks through the expansive gardens of the Estate.  The cottage has its own picnic table, gas grill, and fire pit. 



The Old Schoolhouse …  is a one-story, hip-roofed, stone and frame building with standing seam metal roof, suggesting that the original owner, Elizabeth Sommers, with her skill as a school principal, planned to use or did use the building as a local school. Gilbert Fowler, who died several years ago at the age of 92, and who came to the Mountain circa 1916, recalled attending a one building stone school on Route 601.

Steeped in history and romance, The Old Schoolhouse is an expansive studio with fast internet connectivity, a split barn door entrance with main living quarters separated from the private kitchen and bathroom area. Approximately 1,200 square feet in size, the Schoolhouse adjoins an expansive private back wooden deck with couch, fire pit overlooking the forest and meadow.